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Showing 22 articles from June 25, 2025.

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Breaking News: NASH ANIMAL SHELTER FOUND IN VIOLATION BY STATE

ROCKY MOUNT- The Nash County Animal Shelter, also called the Pet Connection Center, has been put on notice by the state concerning multiple violations found at the shelter and has been assessed $6,700 in fines.
A June 25 press release issued by Jonathan Edwards, Nash Communications Director, states that Nash County received notice June 24 from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) regarding the violations.

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Nashville renews 40-year sewer contract

NASHVILLE - While deciding to sign on the dotted line for another 40 years of sewer service with Rocky Mount, Nashville town leaders are thinking about shopping around for more affordable options for sewer and water, including the possibility of installing more wells.
"The prices are unreal for water and sewer," grumbled Larry Taylor, councilman, at the council's June 18 morning meeting.

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Nash school board stalls budget
Nash school board stalls budget

NASHVILLE - A special called virtual meeting of the Nash County Public Schools Board of Education June 17 was outstanding for its technological shortcomings, unclear board participation and remarkable lack of public information.
In addition, what should have been a major agenda item, a resolution about the 2025-2026 proposed budget - garnered no discussion whatsoever.

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Barn Quilt Wall begins at Nashville Parks & Rec
Barn Quilt Wall begins at Nashville Parks & Rec

NASHVILLE - Nashville's much-anticipated Barn Quilt Wall hit the bricks June 19, with an assortment of colorful squares paving the way for more to come. It can be seen on the side of the Nashville Recreation Center at 200 Boddie Street.
Miles and Tim Glasgow of Glasgow Sign Service began by attaching furring strips to the brick, repeatedly clambering ladders and balancing on constructed scaffolding, before carefully mounting the 4' x 4' centerpiece, a handsome maroon, blue and blue-gray compass rose featuring Nashville in the middle of multiple destination points.

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Cooley Library gains assistant director
Cooley Library gains assistant director

NASHVILLE - Partly in response to anticipated growth and patron needs, the Harold D. Cooley Library is staffing a new position - Assistant Library Director. Megan Milam, currently one of two library assistants along with Melody Pridgen, will be filling the role as of July 1.
"We've needed (an assistant director) since I was here before, in 2012," said Brian Booth, director, citing multiple reasons. One has to do with demographics, one with recommendation and support for the position from the State Library of North Carolina, and the last being a need for a "succession plan" if the director is unavailable.

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More homes planned for Spring Hope area

NASHVILLE - Two new subdivisions proposed for the Spring Hope area have had sketch plans approved by the Nash County Planning Board, giving developers one year to submit preliminary construction plans.
The David Brantley & Sons, Inc. subdivision, consisting of 14 new residential lots on 27.35 acres off Stallings and Hayes Road was one of two proposals discussed at the June 16 planning board meeting.

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POLICE-FIRE CAMP 2025
POLICE-FIRE CAMP 2025

SUMMER FUN - Nashville-area children ages 8-13 attended the 2025 Police and Fire Camp, held June 18-20. Activities included tours of the fire station, Nash County Communications Center; development of fire ground skills like connecting to hydrants and washing fire trucks; a firefighter agility course; a visit with North Carolina search dogs; demonstrations with police K9s and the use of a fire ladder truck; working a mock crime scene; learning basic first aid skills; an ambulance tour; a visit from a State Highway Patrol helicopter crew; and outdoor games, among other activities. Pictured above, NC State Aviation Unit Troopers take questions from campers about helicopter uses and equipment during a visit at Stoney Creek Environmental park.

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Nashville applies for home rehab funds

NASHVILLE - Seven or more low-income homes in severe need of renovations have a chance of being razed to the ground and re-built, now that the town has signed on to work with a consulting company to apply for grant funding.
It will be the first time that the town of Nashville has been involved in a grant project that would cover both demolition and rehabilitation of homes, with 2004 the last time a similar rehabilitation project was done.

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Boards kick the can on Nashville mural

NASHVILLE - What might have been the chance for a mural featuring a red cardinal on the side of Nashville Elementary has had its wings clipped after a special called meeting of the Nash County Schools' Board of Education June 17, in which one staff member recommended to the board that no action be taken at present.

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Local News

LARRY'S LENS - PHOTO OF THE WEEK
LARRY'S LENS - PHOTO OF THE WEEK

These photos were taken in a field on Old Bailey Hwy. about 6 miles south of Nashville. A close look shows a small bee doing its job playing a critical role in the reproduction of many plants. Pollinator Week was June 16 to June 22nd. The week is celebrated to raise awareness about the crucial role pollinators play in our ecosystems and food systems. The week focuses on bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles and hummingbirds and how to support them through actions such as planting pollinator-friendly gardens and reducing pesticides.

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Prayer gets better with practice
Prayer gets better with practice

A former pastor of mine once lamented from the pulpit that prayer was losing its appeal among Christians. It's a sad commentary, but I agree with him. In fact, my own Christian experience has convinced me that a lot of us don't take full advantage of the power and privilege of prayer.
If you think about it, how often do you see a family in a restaurant stop and say grace before they dive into their meals? Have you ever stopped and prayed with a friend at work? When you tell someone that you've been praying about something, have you really prayed about it? Or have you just been thinking about it?

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Intersections: God and Life
Intersections: God and Life

There are three main characters in the book of Ruth. Chapter 1 introduces two characters: Naomi and Ruth. Naomi was married to Elimelech. During a famine in Bethlehem, Elimelech, Naomi, and their two sons became refugees in the country of Moab. Elimelech died in Moab. Naomi's sons, Mahlon and Chilion, married Moabite women. Without having children, both sons died, Naomi was left without her husband and two sons. When the famine passed, Naomi returned to Bethlehem. Her daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, followed her. Naomi pressed them to remain in Moab to restart their lives.

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Is God Dead? - Fingerprints of God
Is God Dead? - Fingerprints of God

A few weeks ago, we looked at the beauty beheld in the Golden Ratio, and last week, we looked at the beauty found in music that follows the Golden Ratio. But it is the beauty of nature that surpasses all else. After all, God used the wonder and beauty of nature to defend Himself against Job (Job 38-42). ¬And it is from the beauty of nature that Paul claims we cannot deny that there is a Creator of all that we see (Rom 1:19ff).
Forrest Gump told Jenny: "In the desert, when the sun comes up, I couldn't tell where heaven stopped, and the earth began.

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Rocky Mount native serves with US Naval Aviation Warfighters
Rocky Mount native serves with US Naval Aviation Warfighters

PENSACOLA, Fla. - 2nd Lt. Caleb Chesis, a native of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps amongst sailors, Marines and guardsmen at Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) who are developing the skills needed to be a combat-ready aviation professional.
Chesis is a 2020 graduate of Rocky Mount Academy who graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, with a degree in psychology in December 2023.

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Nashville student named to University of Alabama Spring President's List

TUSCALOOSA, AL - Damien Wozniak of Nashville was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Spring Semester 2025.
A total of 14,289 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.

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Meeting slated for July 14th for new Nash County Cattlemen's Association

A public meeting will be held on July 14th for anyone who wants to be part of the new Nash County Cattlemen's Association. The meeting will be held at the Nash County Ag Center, 1006 Eastern Ave., Nashville at 7 p.m. A spaghetti dinner with local beef will be serve. RSVP is required. Call 252-459-9810 or visit us at: go.ncsu.edu/readext?1076944

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Local students selected for $14,000 Golden Leaf Foundation scholarships

ROCKY MOUNT- The Golden LEAF Foundation announced 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including eight in Nash County.
High school seniors entering college as first year students are eligible for a $3,500 scholarship each year for up to four years of undergraduate study at a participating four-year North Carolina college or university.

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NASH COUNTY DEED TRANSFERS

Terry Christopher Oliver to Edwardsone, LLC; 813 Burton Street, Rocky Mount
Mickey Harrison, Mickey Darnell Harrison and Kristal Harrison to Emanuel Reyes Perez and Adela Del Carmen Hernandez Sosa; property in Nash County
Arthur C. Deming III and Sharon L. Deming to Anthony David Schoenleber and Victoria Forrest Schoenleber; 5441 Lochmere Bay Drive, Rocky Mount
Achankeng Afiadata and Carine Afiadata to Haven Hannah Real Estate Rental, LLC; 105 Greenbank Court, Rocky Mount

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NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORTS

Damage to personal property reported at 100 N. Boddie St., Nashville on 6/12/25
Assault on female, found property reported at 11486 Anderson Rd., Spring Hope on 6/10/25
Larceny after breaking and entering at 1360 Brooke Lane, Nashville on 6/10/25
Arson 1st degree reported at 13819 NC 43, Nashville on 6/9/25

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Editorials

Wedding goes well with no casualties reported
Wedding goes well with no casualties reported

The most common question I've faced the last two weeks is, "How much did you cry at the wedding?"
That's because my first born, my baby girl, Holly, the little girl who has made many guest appearances in this space over the last 25 years, got married.
I'll get to my answer a few paragraphs down.
The important thing is, this wedding, which ranks just behind Eisenhower's big party on June 6, 1944 as far as volume of thought and planning, went extremely well. Despite the detailed models and predictive analytics I ran, there were no casualties.

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Legislation may predict the future for
Legislation may predict the future for "paper towns"

Temperatures have climbed into the "it's hotter than blue blazes" days. It never fails to see temperatures sky-rocket (no pun intended) just in time for our local Independence Day events.
Be sure to check inside today's edition for information on Red Oak, Castalia and Rocky Mount's events.
One thing that never slows down this time of year is local governments, especially the last few days of June closing out their year-end while approving budgets for the next year that begins July 1.

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Backward Glances
Backward Glances

This photo published in The Nashville Graphic on August 27, 1964. Nashville High Coach J.W. Glover (center) maps out strategy for his two playmakers, quarterback Larry Thompson (15) and halfback Wayne Wells (13).

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